Who Can Talk to Social Security on Your Behalf?

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If you are on Social Security, then you know that sometimes there’s a need to talk to the agency.  Maybe you’ve changed your address, or perhaps a spouse died and you needed to adjust your monthly payment. But what happens if you need to talk to Social Security, but you aren’t competent to do so?...
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Will Stimulus Payments Disrupt My Public Benefits?

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Will Stimulus Payments Disrupt My Public Benefits? If you are on public benefits and receiving a stimulus payment, then you are probably concerned about how the payment will affect your public benefits (ex. MassHealth or SSI).  In short, it will not. Stimulus payments are not considered “income.”   They are also not considered “assets” UNLESS you are...
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Elder Care Workshop Series at Norwell Public Library

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  Getting older? Taking care of someone who is? Come to this three-part series to learn some helpful tips from local Elder Services professionals. Wednesday, March 8: “Who Can Help Me?” Find out how to access elder services in your community. Presented by Susan Curtin, Director at Norwell Council on Aging.   “Elder Law 101” Get to know the basics...
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Have You Been Appointed Representative Payee?

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If you are caring for a loved one who receives Social Security and who cannot manage the Social Security benefits on her own, then you can ask the Social Security Administration to name you (or someone else) as your loved one's "representative payee." This is not a difficult job, but there are some things...
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